Renting a car for
while you are travelling can actually be the cheapest, most convenient way to
make journeys, as long as you do it right. If you leave it to the last minute,
and end up sorting out your car from the airport, you’ll end up spending a lot
more money that you need to, and possibly even ending up with a vehicle that
doesn’t suit your individual needs – especially if you have a limited budget.
Here are some more
tips to help lower your car rental costs:
Book In Advance
Research conducted
by Travel
Supermarket has suggested that by pre booking your car, and taking the time
to find the best deal, you will end up saving yourself up to 75%. The research
suggests that the earlier you book, the better a deal you will get. It’s also a
good idea to check for online vouchers to see if you can save yourself any more
money!
Check Out Price Comparison Sites
Price comparison
sites have been set up to help you find the best deal for you – but it might be
best to contact a company directly before booking to make sure you can get
everything that you need from the rate.
Try All Companies
Not just the one
with national reputation. Of course it’s best to check reviews of each
business, to ensure that you will be getting a reputable business, but often
the more independent companies offer better deals.
As For A Deal
Sometimes you won’t
get the best deal unless you ask! With sales assistants you can often
negotiate, and they will want your business so they are very likely to work
with you to get you what you want.
Book It For Longer
Sometimes you can
get a lower rate by booking the car for a few extra hours. You can still return
it at the time you want to anyway, so this might be worth exploring.
Don’t Buy Insurance
Well, not from the
car rental company anyway. The sales assistants will try to sell you a whole range of
services that are either pretty useless or can be found cheaper elsewhere.
Take the time to do your own research before buying anything to save you money.
Take Your Own Car Seat
If possible, try to
save money on the extras – such as child seats or sat navs – by bringing them
yourself. This can save you around $100 per week!
Drive Carefully
Don't drive too
fast or recklessly because you aren’t in your own car. By sticking to the speed
limits, and being constantly aware, you will save on fuel consumption and
charges for any damage done to the vehicle.
Check The Car
Talking of car damage, it’s important to Check The Condition of the Vehicle When Renting A Car so
that you can take note of any damage that’s already there and report it to
staff members. You don't want to end up paying for damage you haven’t done!
